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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.50 and 1,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.50 and 1,313 is: 2,760.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.50 : 1,313 = 1,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.50/1,313 = 1,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.50x = 1,313 × 1,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.50x = 1,723,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,969/624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.56

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