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Finding the Third Proportional to 614.06 and 1,342.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 614.06 and 1,342.31 is: 2,934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 1,342.31 = 1,342.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/1,342.31 = 1,342.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 1,342.31 × 1,342.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 1,801,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,802.85/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.23

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