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Finding the Third Proportional to 619.25 and 914.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 619.25 and 914.25 is: 1,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.25 : 914.25 = 914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.25/914.25 = 914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.25x = 914.25 × 914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.25x = 835,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,853.06/619.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.78

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