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Finding the Third Proportional to 610.50 and 1,316.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 610.50 and 1,316.50 is: 2,838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 1,316.50 = 1,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/1,316.50 = 1,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 1,316.50 × 1,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 1,733,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,172.25/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.94

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