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Finding the Third Proportional to 619.88 and 1,275.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 619.88 and 1,275.19 is: 2,623.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 1,275.19 = 1,275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/1,275.19 = 1,275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 1,275.19 × 1,275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 1,626,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,103.16/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.28

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