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Finding the Third Proportional to 619.88 and 997.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 619.88 and 997.13 is: 1,603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.88 : 997.13 = 997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.88/997.13 = 997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.88x = 997.13 × 997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.88x = 994,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,258.27/619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.97

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