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Finding the Third Proportional to 629.44 and 844.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 629.44 and 844.97 is: 1,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.44 : 844.97 = 844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.44/844.97 = 844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.44x = 844.97 × 844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.44x = 713,972.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,972.19/629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.30

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