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Finding the Third Proportional to 608.63 and 914.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 608.63 and 914.63 is: 1,374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 914.63 = 914.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/914.63 = 914.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 914.63 × 914.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 836,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,538.89/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.47

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