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Finding the Third Proportional to 650.25 and 993.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 650.25 and 993.94 is: 1,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.25 : 993.94 = 993.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.25/993.94 = 993.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.25x = 993.94 × 993.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.25x = 987,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,911.75/650.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.28

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