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Finding the Third Proportional to 617 and 914

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Solution

The third proportional to 617 and 914 is: 1,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 914 = 914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/914 = 914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 914 × 914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 835,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,396/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.96

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