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Finding the Third Proportional to 613 and 942

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Solution

The third proportional to 613 and 942 is: 1,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613 : 942 = 942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613/942 = 942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613x = 942 × 942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613x = 887,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,364/613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.58

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