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Finding the Third Proportional to 545 and 699.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 545 and 699.50 is: 897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545 : 699.50 = 699.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545/699.50 = 699.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545x = 699.50 × 699.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545x = 489,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,300.25/545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.80

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