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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.38 and 886.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.38 and 886.75 is: 1,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 886.75 = 886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/886.75 = 886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 886.75 × 886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 786,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,325.56/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.38

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