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Finding the Third Proportional to 651.50 and 1,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 651.50 and 1,331 is: 2,719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.50 : 1,331 = 1,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.50/1,331 = 1,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.50x = 1,331 × 1,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.50x = 1,771,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,561/651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.20

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