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Finding the Third Proportional to 608.16 and 950.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 608.16 and 950.16 is: 1,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 950.16 = 950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/950.16 = 950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 950.16 × 950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 902,796.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,796.90/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.48

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