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Finding the Third Proportional to 618.47 and 824.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 618.47 and 824.34 is: 1,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.47 : 824.34 = 824.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.47/824.34 = 824.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.47x = 824.34 × 824.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.47x = 679,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,542.62/618.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.75

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