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Finding the Third Proportional to 609 and 988.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 609 and 988.50 is: 1,604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 988.50 = 988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/988.50 = 988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 988.50 × 988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 977,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,132.25/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.49

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