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Finding the Third Proportional to 643 and 695.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 643 and 695.50 is: 752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643 : 695.50 = 695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643/695.50 = 695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643x = 695.50 × 695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643x = 483,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,720.25/643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.29

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