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Finding the Third Proportional to 605.75 and 938.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 605.75 and 938.88 is: 1,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 938.88 = 938.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/938.88 = 938.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 938.88 × 938.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 881,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,486.27/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.20

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