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Finding the Third Proportional to 310 and 619

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Solution

The third proportional to 310 and 619 is: 1,236.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 619 = 619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/619 = 619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 619 × 619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 383,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,161/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.00

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