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Finding the Third Proportional to 625.50 and 935.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 625.50 and 935.88 is: 1,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 935.88 = 935.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/935.88 = 935.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 935.88 × 935.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 875,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,862.02/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.26

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