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Finding the Third Proportional to 625.88 and 946.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 625.88 and 946.13 is: 1,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 946.13 = 946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/946.13 = 946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 946.13 × 946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 895,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,152.52/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.24

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