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Finding the Third Proportional to 617.75 and 929.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 617.75 and 929.75 is: 1,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 929.75 = 929.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/929.75 = 929.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 929.75 × 929.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 864,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,435.06/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.33

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