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Finding the Third Proportional to 620.50 and 1,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 620.50 and 1,283 is: 2,652.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.50 : 1,283 = 1,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.50/1,283 = 1,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.50x = 1,283 × 1,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.50x = 1,646,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,089/620.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.84

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