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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.38 and 1,359.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.38 and 1,359.13 is: 3,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.38 : 1,359.13 = 1,359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.38/1,359.13 = 1,359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.38x = 1,359.13 × 1,359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.38x = 1,847,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,220.77/611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.42

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