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Finding the Third Proportional to 656 and 960.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 656 and 960.50 is: 1,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656 : 960.50 = 960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656/960.50 = 960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656x = 960.50 × 960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656x = 922,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,560.25/656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.34

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