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Finding the Third Proportional to 607 and 1,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 607 and 1,356 is: 3,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 1,356 = 1,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/1,356 = 1,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 1,356 × 1,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 1,838,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,736/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.22

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