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Finding the Third Proportional to 604.69 and 908.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 604.69 and 908.44 is: 1,364.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 908.44 = 908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/908.44 = 908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 908.44 × 908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 825,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,258.69/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.77

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