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Finding the Third Proportional to 619.75 and 926.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 619.75 and 926.50 is: 1,385.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.75 : 926.50 = 926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.75/926.50 = 926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.75x = 926.50 × 926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.75x = 858,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,402.25/619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.08

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