Finding the Third Proportional to 617 and 859
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Solution
The third proportional to 617 and 859 is: 1,195.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617 : 859 = 859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617/859 = 859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617x = 859 × 859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617x = 737,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,881/617 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,195.92
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