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Finding the Third Proportional to 609.75 and 892.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 609.75 and 892.69 is: 1,306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.75 : 892.69 = 892.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.75/892.69 = 892.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.75x = 892.69 × 892.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.75x = 796,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,890.97/609.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.91

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