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Finding the Third Proportional to 630.28 and 979.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 630.28 and 979.59 is: 1,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.28 : 979.59 = 979.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.28/979.59 = 979.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.28x = 979.59 × 979.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.28x = 959,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,603.92/630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.50

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