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Finding the Third Proportional to 614.14 and 898.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 614.14 and 898.44 is: 1,314.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.14 : 898.44 = 898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.14/898.44 = 898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.14x = 898.44 × 898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.14x = 807,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,186.43/614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.33

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