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Finding the Third Proportional to 610 and 1,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 610 and 1,447 is: 3,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610 : 1,447 = 1,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610/1,447 = 1,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610x = 1,447 × 1,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610x = 2,093,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,809/610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.47

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