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Finding the Third Proportional to 628 and 1,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 628 and 1,609 is: 4,122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 1,609 = 1,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/1,609 = 1,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 1,609 × 1,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 2,588,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,881/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.42

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