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Finding the Third Proportional to 628.50 and 839.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 628.50 and 839.63 is: 1,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 839.63 = 839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/839.63 = 839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 839.63 × 839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 704,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,970.14/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.67

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