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Finding the Third Proportional to 606.09 and 865.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 606.09 and 865.55 is: 1,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.09 : 865.55 = 865.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.09/865.55 = 865.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.09x = 865.55 × 865.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.09x = 749,171.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,171.39/606.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.07

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