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Finding the Third Proportional to 626.63 and 902.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 626.63 and 902.63 is: 1,300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 902.63 = 902.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/902.63 = 902.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 902.63 × 902.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 814,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,731.89/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.19

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