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Finding the Third Proportional to 656.50 and 933.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 656.50 and 933.50 is: 1,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.50 : 933.50 = 933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.50/933.50 = 933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.50x = 933.50 × 933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.50x = 871,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,422.25/656.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.38

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