Finding the Third Proportional to 608.25 and 1,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 608.25 and 1,293 is: 2,748.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
608.25 : 1,293 = 1,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
608.25/1,293 = 1,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
608.25x = 1,293 × 1,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
608.25x = 1,671,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,671,849/608.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,748.62
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