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Finding the Third Proportional to 631.13 and 941.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 631.13 and 941.63 is: 1,404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.13 : 941.63 = 941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.13/941.63 = 941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.13x = 941.63 × 941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.13x = 886,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,657.64/631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.88

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