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Finding the Third Proportional to 610.25 and 839

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Solution

The third proportional to 610.25 and 839 is: 1,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.25 : 839 = 839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.25/839 = 839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.25x = 839 × 839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.25x = 703,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,921/610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.50

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