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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.50 and 1,344.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.50 and 1,344.50 is: 2,956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.50 : 1,344.50 = 1,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.50/1,344.50 = 1,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.50x = 1,344.50 × 1,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.50x = 1,807,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,680.25/611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.14

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