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Finding the Third Proportional to 610.13 and 973.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 610.13 and 973.25 is: 1,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.13 : 973.25 = 973.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.13/973.25 = 973.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.13x = 973.25 × 973.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.13x = 947,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,215.56/610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.49

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