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Finding the Third Proportional to 618.75 and 918.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 618.75 and 918.75 is: 1,364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 918.75 = 918.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/918.75 = 918.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 918.75 × 918.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 844,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,101.56/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.20

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