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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.72 and 606.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.72 and 606.19 is: 863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.72 : 606.19 = 606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.72/606.19 = 606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.72x = 606.19 × 606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.72x = 367,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,472.16/425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.17

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