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Finding the Third Proportional to 627.94 and 919.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 627.94 and 919.31 is: 1,345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 919.31 = 919.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/919.31 = 919.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 919.31 × 919.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 845,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,135.47/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.89

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