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Finding the Third Proportional to 608.34 and 943.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 608.34 and 943.95 is: 1,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 943.95 = 943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/943.95 = 943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 943.95 × 943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 891,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,032.75/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.69

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