Finding the Third Proportional to 611 and 859
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Solution
The third proportional to 611 and 859 is: 1,207.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
611 : 859 = 859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
611/859 = 859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
611x = 859 × 859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
611x = 737,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,881/611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,207.66
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