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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.50 and 656.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.50 and 656.75 is: 1,771.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.50 : 656.75 = 656.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.50/656.75 = 656.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.50x = 656.75 × 656.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.50x = 431,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,320.56/243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.34

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