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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.44 and 901.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.44 and 901.97 is: 1,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.44 : 901.97 = 901.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.44/901.97 = 901.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.44x = 901.97 × 901.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.44x = 813,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,547.63/611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.55

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