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Finding the Third Proportional to 617.06 and 954.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 617.06 and 954.84 is: 1,477.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 954.84 = 954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/954.84 = 954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 954.84 × 954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 911,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,726.59/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.53

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