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Finding the Third Proportional to 628.88 and 930.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 628.88 and 930.56 is: 1,376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 930.56 = 930.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/930.56 = 930.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 930.56 × 930.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 865,946.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,946.57/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.98

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