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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.56 and 830.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.56 and 830.31 is: 1,127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.56 : 830.31 = 830.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.56/830.31 = 830.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.56x = 830.31 × 830.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.56x = 689,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,418.85/611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.31

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