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Finding the Third Proportional to 617.50 and 926.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 617.50 and 926.38 is: 1,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 926.38 = 926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/926.38 = 926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 926.38 × 926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 858,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,170.64/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.75

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