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Finding the Third Proportional to 610 and 1,118

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Solution

The third proportional to 610 and 1,118 is: 2,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 1,118 = 1,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/1,118 = 1,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 1,118 × 1,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 1,249,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,924/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.06

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