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Finding the Third Proportional to 659.50 and 874.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 659.50 and 874.50 is: 1,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.50 : 874.50 = 874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.50/874.50 = 874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.50x = 874.50 × 874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.50x = 764,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,750.25/659.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.59

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