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Finding the Third Proportional to 651 and 983.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 651 and 983.50 is: 1,485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 983.50 = 983.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/983.50 = 983.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 983.50 × 983.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 967,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,272.25/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.83

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