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Finding the Third Proportional to 626 and 929.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 626 and 929.50 is: 1,380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626 : 929.50 = 929.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626/929.50 = 929.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626x = 929.50 × 929.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626x = 863,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,970.25/626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.14

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