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Finding the Third Proportional to 629 and 942.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 629 and 942.25 is: 1,411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 942.25 = 942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/942.25 = 942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 942.25 × 942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 887,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,835.06/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.50

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