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Finding the Third Proportional to 610.75 and 870.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 610.75 and 870.38 is: 1,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.75 : 870.38 = 870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.75/870.38 = 870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.75x = 870.38 × 870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.75x = 757,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,552.64/610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.36

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