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Finding the Third Proportional to 617.25 and 1,286.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 617.25 and 1,286.25 is: 2,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 1,286.25 = 1,286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/1,286.25 = 1,286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 1,286.25 × 1,286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 1,654,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,439.06/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.34

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