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Finding the Third Proportional to 250 and 647

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Solution

The third proportional to 250 and 647 is: 1,674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 647 = 647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/647 = 647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 647 × 647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 418,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,609/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.44

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