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Finding the Third Proportional to 411 and 644.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 411 and 644.50 is: 1,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 644.50 = 644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/644.50 = 644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 644.50 × 644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 415,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,380.25/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.66

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