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Finding the Third Proportional to 607 and 1,344.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 607 and 1,344.25 is: 2,976.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 1,344.25 = 1,344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/1,344.25 = 1,344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 1,344.25 × 1,344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 1,807,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,008.06/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.95

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