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Finding the Third Proportional to 621 and 996.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621 and 996.50 is: 1,599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 996.50 = 996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/996.50 = 996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 996.50 × 996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 993,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,012.25/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.05

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