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Finding the Third Proportional to 615.94 and 930.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 615.94 and 930.66 is: 1,406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 930.66 = 930.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/930.66 = 930.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 930.66 × 930.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 866,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,121.06/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.18

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