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Finding the Third Proportional to 610 and 1,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 610 and 1,133.50 is: 2,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 1,133.50 = 1,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/1,133.50 = 1,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 1,133.50 × 1,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 1,284,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,822.25/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.27

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