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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.06 and 827.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.06 and 827.16 is: 1,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.06 : 827.16 = 827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.06/827.16 = 827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.06x = 827.16 × 827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.06x = 684,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,187.46/611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.67

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