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Finding the Third Proportional to 627.75 and 902.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 627.75 and 902.38 is: 1,297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 902.38 = 902.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/902.38 = 902.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 902.38 × 902.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 814,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,280.64/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.14

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