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Finding the Third Proportional to 615.94 and 834.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 615.94 and 834.05 is: 1,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 834.05 = 834.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/834.05 = 834.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 834.05 × 834.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 695,634.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,634.19/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.39

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