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Finding the Third Proportional to 611 and 663.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 611 and 663.50 is: 720.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 663.50 = 663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/663.50 = 663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 663.50 × 663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 440,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,232.25/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.51

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