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Finding the Third Proportional to 309 and 616

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Solution

The third proportional to 309 and 616 is: 1,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 616 = 616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/616 = 616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 616 × 616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 379,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,456/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.01

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