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Finding the Third Proportional to 604 and 966.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 604 and 966.50 is: 1,546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 966.50 = 966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/966.50 = 966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 966.50 × 966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 934,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,122.25/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.56

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