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Finding the Third Proportional to 609 and 1,293.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 609 and 1,293.94 is: 2,749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 1,293.94 = 1,293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/1,293.94 = 1,293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 1,293.94 × 1,293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 1,674,274.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,274.25/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.22

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