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Finding the Third Proportional to 625.50 and 1,315.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 625.50 and 1,315.13 is: 2,765.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 1,315.13 = 1,315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/1,315.13 = 1,315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 1,315.13 × 1,315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 1,729,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,553.77/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.07

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