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Finding the Third Proportional to 605.81 and 972.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 605.81 and 972.84 is: 1,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.81 : 972.84 = 972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.81/972.84 = 972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.81x = 972.84 × 972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.81x = 946,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,424.96/605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.24

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