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Finding the Third Proportional to 604.13 and 957.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 604.13 and 957.23 is: 1,516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 957.23 = 957.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/957.23 = 957.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 957.23 × 957.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 916,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,297.65/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.74

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