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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.94 and 1,330.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.94 and 1,330.31 is: 2,831.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 1,330.31 = 1,330.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/1,330.31 = 1,330.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 1,330.31 × 1,330.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 1,769,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,731.35/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.85

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