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Finding the Third Proportional to 606.38 and 909.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 606.38 and 909.38 is: 1,363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 909.38 = 909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/909.38 = 909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 909.38 × 909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 826,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,962.89/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.78

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