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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.44 and 936.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.44 and 936.50 is: 1,443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 936.50 = 936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/936.50 = 936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 936.50 × 936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 877,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,032.25/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.82

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