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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.13 and 960.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.13 and 960.56 is: 1,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.13 : 960.56 = 960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.13/960.56 = 960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.13x = 960.56 × 960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.13x = 922,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,680.32/607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.75

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