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Finding the Third Proportional to 617.50 and 670

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Solution

The third proportional to 617.50 and 670 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.50 : 670 = 670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.50/670 = 670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.50x = 670 × 670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.50x = 448,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,900/617.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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