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Finding the Third Proportional to 604 and 926

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Solution

The third proportional to 604 and 926 is: 1,419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 926 = 926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/926 = 926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 926 × 926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 857,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,476/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.66

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