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Finding the Third Proportional to 617.06 and 1,349.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 617.06 and 1,349.72 is: 2,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 1,349.72 = 1,349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/1,349.72 = 1,349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 1,349.72 × 1,349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 1,821,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,740.70/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.28

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