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Finding the Third Proportional to 650.50 and 765.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 650.50 and 765.25 is: 900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 765.25 = 765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/765.25 = 765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 765.25 × 765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 585,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,607.56/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.24

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