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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.59 and 914.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.59 and 914.10 is: 1,337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.59 : 914.10 = 914.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.59/914.10 = 914.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.59x = 914.10 × 914.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.59x = 835,574.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,574.53/624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.81

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