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Finding the Third Proportional to 614.25 and 937.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 614.25 and 937.50 is: 1,430.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.25 : 937.50 = 937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.25/937.50 = 937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.25x = 937.50 × 937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.25x = 878,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,906.25/614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.86

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