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Finding the Third Proportional to 605.63 and 932.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 605.63 and 932.63 is: 1,436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 932.63 = 932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/932.63 = 932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 932.63 × 932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 869,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,789.39/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.18

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