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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.28 and 966.79

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.28 and 966.79 is: 1,539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.28 : 966.79 = 966.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.28/966.79 = 966.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.28x = 966.79 × 966.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.28x = 934,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,683.72/607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.12

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