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Finding the Third Proportional to 613 and 851

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Solution

The third proportional to 613 and 851 is: 1,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613 : 851 = 851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613/851 = 851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613x = 851 × 851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613x = 724,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,201/613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.40

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