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Finding the Third Proportional to 626.91 and 953.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 626.91 and 953.44 is: 1,450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 953.44 = 953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/953.44 = 953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 953.44 × 953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 909,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,043.07/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.05

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