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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.63 and 916.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.63 and 916.69 is: 1,345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 916.69 = 916.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/916.69 = 916.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 916.69 × 916.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 840,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,315.97/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.31

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