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Finding the Third Proportional to 650 and 981

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Solution

The third proportional to 650 and 981 is: 1,480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 981 = 981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/981 = 981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 981 × 981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 962,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,361/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.56

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