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Finding the Third Proportional to 630.75 and 871.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 630.75 and 871.03 is: 1,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.75 : 871.03 = 871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.75/871.03 = 871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.75x = 871.03 × 871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.75x = 758,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,695.44/630.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.85

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