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Finding the Third Proportional to 618.50 and 916.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 618.50 and 916.75 is: 1,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 916.75 = 916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/916.75 = 916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 916.75 × 916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 840,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,430.56/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.82

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