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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.94 and 1,430.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.94 and 1,430.72 is: 3,275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 1,430.72 = 1,430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/1,430.72 = 1,430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 1,430.72 × 1,430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 2,046,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,956.14/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.46

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