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Finding the Third Proportional to 611 and 806.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 611 and 806.50 is: 1,064.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 806.50 = 806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/806.50 = 806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 806.50 × 806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 650,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,442.25/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.55

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