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Finding the Third Proportional to 613 and 801.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 613 and 801.50 is: 1,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613 : 801.50 = 801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613/801.50 = 801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613x = 801.50 × 801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613x = 642,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,402.25/613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.96

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