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Finding the Third Proportional to 478 and 651.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 478 and 651.50 is: 887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 651.50 = 651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/651.50 = 651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 651.50 × 651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 424,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,452.25/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.98

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