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Finding the Third Proportional to 617.63 and 1,350.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 617.63 and 1,350.74 is: 2,954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 1,350.74 = 1,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/1,350.74 = 1,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 1,350.74 × 1,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 1,824,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,493.90/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.05

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