Finding the Third Proportional to 610 and 634
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Solution
The third proportional to 610 and 634 is: 658.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
610 : 634 = 634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
610/634 = 634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
610x = 634 × 634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
610x = 401,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 401,956/610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658.94
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