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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.63 and 1,449.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.63 and 1,449.75 is: 3,436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 1,449.75 = 1,449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/1,449.75 = 1,449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 1,449.75 × 1,449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 2,101,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,775.06/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.38

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