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Finding the Third Proportional to 614 and 851

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Solution

The third proportional to 614 and 851 is: 1,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 851 = 851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/851 = 851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 851 × 851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 724,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,201/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.48

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