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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.30 and 942.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.30 and 942.57 is: 1,453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.30 : 942.57 = 942.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.30/942.57 = 942.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.30x = 942.57 × 942.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.30x = 888,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,446.16/611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.38

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