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Finding the Third Proportional to 407 and 660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 407 and 660.50 is: 1,071.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407 : 660.50 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407/660.50 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407x = 660.50 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407x = 436,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,260.25/407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.89

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