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Finding the Third Proportional to 606.75 and 912

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Solution

The third proportional to 606.75 and 912 is: 1,370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.75 : 912 = 912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.75/912 = 912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.75x = 912 × 912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.75x = 831,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,744/606.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.82

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