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Finding the Third Proportional to 606.50 and 960.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 606.50 and 960.75 is: 1,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.50 : 960.75 = 960.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.50/960.75 = 960.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.50x = 960.75 × 960.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.50x = 923,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,040.56/606.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.91

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