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Finding the Third Proportional to 616.25 and 921.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 616.25 and 921.88 is: 1,379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.25 : 921.88 = 921.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.25/921.88 = 921.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.25x = 921.88 × 921.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.25x = 849,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,853.52/616.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.07

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