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Finding the Third Proportional to 817 and 1,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 817 and 1,619 is: 3,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817 : 1,619 = 1,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817/1,619 = 1,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817x = 1,619 × 1,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817x = 2,621,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,161/817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.28

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