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Finding the Third Proportional to 630 and 917.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 630 and 917.44 is: 1,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 917.44 = 917.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/917.44 = 917.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 917.44 × 917.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 841,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,691.57/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.02

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