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Finding the Third Proportional to 600.50 and 985.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 600.50 and 985.75 is: 1,618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 985.75 = 985.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/985.75 = 985.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 985.75 × 985.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 971,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,703.06/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.16

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