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Finding the Third Proportional to 617 and 1,332.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 617 and 1,332.75 is: 2,878.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 1,332.75 = 1,332.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/1,332.75 = 1,332.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 1,332.75 × 1,332.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 1,776,222.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,222.56/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.80

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