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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.30 and 826.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.30 and 826.77 is: 1,118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 826.77 = 826.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/826.77 = 826.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 826.77 × 826.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 683,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,547.86/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.19

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