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Finding the Third Proportional to 601 and 951.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 601 and 951.50 is: 1,506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601 : 951.50 = 951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601/951.50 = 951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601x = 951.50 × 951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601x = 905,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,352.25/601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.41

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