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Finding the Third Proportional to 628.88 and 1,344.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 628.88 and 1,344.34 is: 2,873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 1,344.34 = 1,344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/1,344.34 = 1,344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 1,344.34 × 1,344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 1,807,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,249.62/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.78

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