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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.63 and 1,325.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.63 and 1,325.63 is: 2,873.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 1,325.63 = 1,325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/1,325.63 = 1,325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 1,325.63 × 1,325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 1,757,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,281.64/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.14

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