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Finding the Third Proportional to 411 and 655.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 411 and 655.50 is: 1,045.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 655.50 = 655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/655.50 = 655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 655.50 × 655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 429,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,680.25/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.45

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