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Finding the Third Proportional to 650.50 and 1,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 650.50 and 1,169 is: 2,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 1,169 = 1,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/1,169 = 1,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 1,169 × 1,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 1,366,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,561/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.79

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