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Finding the Third Proportional to 618 and 924.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 618 and 924.50 is: 1,383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 924.50 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/924.50 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 924.50 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 854,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,700.25/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.01

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