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Finding the Third Proportional to 619.03 and 1,332.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 619.03 and 1,332.28 is: 2,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.03 : 1,332.28 = 1,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.03/1,332.28 = 1,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.03x = 1,332.28 × 1,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.03x = 1,774,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,973.33/619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.34

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