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Finding the Third Proportional to 606.94 and 888.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 606.94 and 888.89 is: 1,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.94 : 888.89 = 888.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.94/888.89 = 888.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.94x = 888.89 × 888.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.94x = 790,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,126.54/606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.83

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