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Finding the Third Proportional to 649 and 741.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 649 and 741.50 is: 847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 741.50 = 741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/741.50 = 741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 741.50 × 741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 549,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,822.25/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.18

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