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Finding the Third Proportional to 618 and 703.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 618 and 703.50 is: 800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 703.50 = 703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/703.50 = 703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 703.50 × 703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 494,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,912.25/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.83

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