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Finding the Third Proportional to 610 and 1,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 610 and 1,301 is: 2,774.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 1,301 = 1,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/1,301 = 1,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 1,301 × 1,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 1,692,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,601/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.76

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