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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.22 and 1,302.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.22 and 1,302.89 is: 2,795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.22 : 1,302.89 = 1,302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.22/1,302.89 = 1,302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.22x = 1,302.89 × 1,302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.22x = 1,697,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,523.98/607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.57

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