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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.59 and 967.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.59 and 967.25 is: 1,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.59 : 967.25 = 967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.59/967.25 = 967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.59x = 967.25 × 967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.59x = 935,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,580.12/624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.92

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