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Finding the Third Proportional to 614 and 950.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 614 and 950.75 is: 1,472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 950.75 = 950.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/950.75 = 950.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 950.75 × 950.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 903,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,925.56/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.19

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