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Finding the Third Proportional to 624.94 and 971.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 624.94 and 971.03 is: 1,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 971.03 = 971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/971.03 = 971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 971.03 × 971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 942,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,901.69/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.79

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