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Finding the Third Proportional to 801 and 1,617

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Solution

The third proportional to 801 and 1,617 is: 3,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,617 = 1,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,617 = 1,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,617 × 1,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 2,614,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,689/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.28

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