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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.08 and 937.51

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.08 and 937.51 is: 1,447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 937.51 = 937.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/937.51 = 937.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 937.51 × 937.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 878,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,928.22/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.80

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