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Finding the Third Proportional to 619.25 and 885

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Solution

The third proportional to 619.25 and 885 is: 1,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.25 : 885 = 885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.25/885 = 885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.25x = 885 × 885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.25x = 783,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,225/619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.80

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