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Finding the Third Proportional to 600.75 and 820.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 600.75 and 820.13 is: 1,119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 820.13 = 820.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/820.13 = 820.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 820.13 × 820.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 672,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,605.02/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.61

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