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Finding the Third Proportional to 611 and 650

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Solution

The third proportional to 611 and 650 is: 691.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 650 = 650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/650 = 650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 650 × 650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 422,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,500/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.49

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