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Finding the Third Proportional to 650.75 and 1,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 650.75 and 1,520 is: 3,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.75 : 1,520 = 1,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.75/1,520 = 1,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.75x = 1,520 × 1,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.75x = 2,310,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,400/650.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.36

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