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Finding the Third Proportional to 650.25 and 1,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 650.25 and 1,209 is: 2,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 1,209 = 1,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/1,209 = 1,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 1,209 × 1,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 1,461,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,681/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.88

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