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Finding the Third Proportional to 605 and 1,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 605 and 1,317 is: 2,866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 1,317 = 1,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/1,317 = 1,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 1,317 × 1,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 1,734,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,489/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.92

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