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Finding the Third Proportional to 609 and 717

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Solution

The third proportional to 609 and 717 is: 844.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 717 = 717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/717 = 717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 717 × 717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 514,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,089/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.15

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