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Finding the Third Proportional to 608.34 and 920.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 608.34 and 920.11 is: 1,391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 920.11 = 920.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/920.11 = 920.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 920.11 × 920.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 846,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,601.26/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.65

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