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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.94 and 950.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.94 and 950.06 is: 1,444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 950.06 = 950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/950.06 = 950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 950.06 × 950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 902,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,618.75/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.33

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