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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.63 and 1,314.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.63 and 1,314.25 is: 2,842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.63 : 1,314.25 = 1,314.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.63/1,314.25 = 1,314.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.63x = 1,314.25 × 1,314.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.63x = 1,727,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,253.06/607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.63

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