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Finding the Third Proportional to 608.38 and 866.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 608.38 and 866.88 is: 1,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 866.88 = 866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/866.88 = 866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 866.88 × 866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 751,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,472.27/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.21

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