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Finding the Third Proportional to 608.38 and 935.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 608.38 and 935.75 is: 1,439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 935.75 = 935.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/935.75 = 935.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 935.75 × 935.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 875,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,628.06/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.29

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