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Finding the Third Proportional to 629.50 and 964.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 629.50 and 964.25 is: 1,477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 964.25 = 964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/964.25 = 964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 964.25 × 964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 929,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,778.06/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.01

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