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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.50 and 916.00

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.50 and 916.00 is: 1,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 916.00 = 916.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/916.00 = 916.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 916.00 × 916.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 839,048.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,048.84/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.15

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