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Finding the Third Proportional to 625.50 and 850.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 625.50 and 850.50 is: 1,156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 850.50 = 850.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/850.50 = 850.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 850.50 × 850.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 723,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,350.25/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.44

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