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Finding the Third Proportional to 241 and 615.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 241 and 615.50 is: 1,571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 615.50 = 615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/615.50 = 615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 615.50 × 615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 378,840.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,840.25/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.95

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