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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.75 and 866.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.75 and 866.25 is: 1,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 866.25 = 866.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/866.25 = 866.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 866.25 × 866.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 750,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,389.06/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.10

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