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Finding the Third Proportional to 392 and 617

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Solution

The third proportional to 392 and 617 is: 971.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 617 = 617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/617 = 617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 617 × 617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 380,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,689/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.15

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