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Finding the Third Proportional to 255 and 670.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 255 and 670.50 is: 1,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 670.50 = 670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/670.50 = 670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 670.50 × 670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 449,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,570.25/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.02

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