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Finding the Third Proportional to 604.63 and 1,290.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 604.63 and 1,290.13 is: 2,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.63 : 1,290.13 = 1,290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.63/1,290.13 = 1,290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.63x = 1,290.13 × 1,290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.63x = 1,664,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,422.52/604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.82

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