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Finding the Third Proportional to 603 and 766.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 603 and 766.50 is: 974.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 766.50 = 766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/766.50 = 766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 766.50 × 766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 587,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,522.25/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.33

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