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Finding the Third Proportional to 617 and 1,410

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Solution

The third proportional to 617 and 1,410 is: 3,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 1,410 = 1,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/1,410 = 1,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 1,410 × 1,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 1,988,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,100/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.20

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