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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.63 and 936.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.63 and 936.94 is: 1,405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 936.94 = 936.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/936.94 = 936.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 936.94 × 936.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 877,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,851.88/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.41

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