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Finding the Third Proportional to 618.89 and 904.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 618.89 and 904.92 is: 1,323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.89 : 904.92 = 904.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.89/904.92 = 904.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.89x = 904.92 × 904.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.89x = 818,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,883.60/618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.15

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