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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.97 and 1,314.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.97 and 1,314.19 is: 2,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 1,314.19 = 1,314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/1,314.19 = 1,314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 1,314.19 × 1,314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 1,727,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,104.19/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.75

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