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Finding the Third Proportional to 651 and 844.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 651 and 844.50 is: 1,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 844.50 = 844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/844.50 = 844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 844.50 × 844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 713,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,180.25/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.51

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