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Finding the Third Proportional to 619 and 1,344.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 619 and 1,344.81 is: 2,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619 : 1,344.81 = 1,344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619/1,344.81 = 1,344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619x = 1,344.81 × 1,344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619x = 1,808,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,520.66/619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.68

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