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Finding the Third Proportional to 625.75 and 839.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 625.75 and 839.75 is: 1,126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.75 : 839.75 = 839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.75/839.75 = 839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.75x = 839.75 × 839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.75x = 705,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,180.06/625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.94

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