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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.70 and 941.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.70 and 941.86 is: 1,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 941.86 = 941.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/941.86 = 941.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 941.86 × 941.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 887,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,104.60/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.04

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