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Finding the Third Proportional to 616.22 and 921.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 616.22 and 921.80 is: 1,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.22 : 921.80 = 921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.22/921.80 = 921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.22x = 921.80 × 921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.22x = 849,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,709.48/616.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.91

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