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Finding the Third Proportional to 658 and 885.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 658 and 885.50 is: 1,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 885.50 = 885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/885.50 = 885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 885.50 × 885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 784,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,110.25/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.66

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