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Finding the Third Proportional to 601 and 992.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 601 and 992.50 is: 1,639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601 : 992.50 = 992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601/992.50 = 992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601x = 992.50 × 992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601x = 985,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,056.25/601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.03

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