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Finding the Third Proportional to 620 and 1,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 620 and 1,184 is: 2,261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620 : 1,184 = 1,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620/1,184 = 1,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620x = 1,184 × 1,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620x = 1,401,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,856/620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.06

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