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Finding the Third Proportional to 605 and 859.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 605 and 859.50 is: 1,221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 859.50 = 859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/859.50 = 859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 859.50 × 859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 738,740.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,740.25/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.06

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