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Finding the Third Proportional to 607 and 1,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 607 and 1,322 is: 2,879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 1,322 = 1,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/1,322 = 1,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 1,322 × 1,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 1,747,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,684/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.22

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