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Finding the Third Proportional to 627.44 and 975.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 627.44 and 975.94 is: 1,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 975.94 = 975.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/975.94 = 975.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 975.94 × 975.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 952,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,454.00/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.01

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