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Finding the Third Proportional to 625.88 and 1,462.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 625.88 and 1,462.13 is: 3,415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 1,462.13 = 1,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/1,462.13 = 1,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 1,462.13 × 1,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 2,137,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,809.52/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.71

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