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Finding the Third Proportional to 614 and 934.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 614 and 934.25 is: 1,421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 934.25 = 934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/934.25 = 934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 934.25 × 934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 872,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,823.06/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.54

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