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Finding the Third Proportional to 419 and 607

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Solution

The third proportional to 419 and 607 is: 879.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419 : 607 = 607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419/607 = 607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419x = 607 × 607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419x = 368,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,449/419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.35

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