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Finding the Third Proportional to 626.06 and 992.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 626.06 and 992.25 is: 1,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.06 : 992.25 = 992.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.06/992.25 = 992.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.06x = 992.25 × 992.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.06x = 984,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,560.06/626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.62

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