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Finding the Third Proportional to 619.03 and 959.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 619.03 and 959.91 is: 1,488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.03 : 959.91 = 959.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.03/959.91 = 959.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.03x = 959.91 × 959.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.03x = 921,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,420.01/619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.49

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