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Finding the Third Proportional to 630.25 and 946

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Solution

The third proportional to 630.25 and 946 is: 1,419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.25 : 946 = 946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.25/946 = 946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.25x = 946 × 946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.25x = 894,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,916/630.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.94

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