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Finding the Third Proportional to 610.88 and 901.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 610.88 and 901.13 is: 1,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 901.13 = 901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/901.13 = 901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 901.13 × 901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 812,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,026.27/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.28

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