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Finding the Third Proportional to 617.88 and 858.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 617.88 and 858.13 is: 1,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 858.13 = 858.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/858.13 = 858.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 858.13 × 858.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 736,378.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,378.52/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.79

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