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Finding the Third Proportional to 605.44 and 960.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 605.44 and 960.28 is: 1,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 960.28 = 960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/960.28 = 960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 960.28 × 960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 922,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,140.08/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.10

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