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Finding the Third Proportional to 628.75 and 816.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 628.75 and 816.88 is: 1,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.75 : 816.88 = 816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.75/816.88 = 816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.75x = 816.88 × 816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.75x = 667,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,284.77/628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.29

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