Finding the Third Proportional to 613.25 and 1,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 613.25 and 1,309 is: 2,794.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
613.25 : 1,309 = 1,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
613.25/1,309 = 1,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
613.25x = 1,309 × 1,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
613.25x = 1,713,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,713,481/613.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,794.10
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