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Finding the Third Proportional to 603 and 1,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 603 and 1,328 is: 2,924.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 1,328 = 1,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/1,328 = 1,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 1,328 × 1,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 1,763,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,584/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.68

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