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Finding the Third Proportional to 611.50 and 661

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Solution

The third proportional to 611.50 and 661 is: 714.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.50 : 661 = 661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.50/661 = 661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.50x = 661 × 661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.50x = 436,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,921/611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.51

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