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Finding the Third Proportional to 605.53 and 1,265.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 605.53 and 1,265.91 is: 2,646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 1,265.91 = 1,265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/1,265.91 = 1,265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 1,265.91 × 1,265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 1,602,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,518.63/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.47

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