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Finding the Third Proportional to 628.07 and 1,363.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 628.07 and 1,363.71 is: 2,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.07 : 1,363.71 = 1,363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.07/1,363.71 = 1,363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.07x = 1,363.71 × 1,363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.07x = 1,859,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,707.52/628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.00

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