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Finding the Third Proportional to 626.25 and 807.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 626.25 and 807.94 is: 1,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.25 : 807.94 = 807.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.25/807.94 = 807.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.25x = 807.94 × 807.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.25x = 652,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,763.00/626.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.34

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