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Finding the Third Proportional to 610.03 and 737.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 610.03 and 737.86 is: 892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.03 : 737.86 = 737.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.03/737.86 = 737.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.03x = 737.86 × 737.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.03x = 544,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,436.46/610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.47

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