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Finding the Third Proportional to 660.50 and 1,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 660.50 and 1,211 is: 2,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.50 : 1,211 = 1,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.50/1,211 = 1,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.50x = 1,211 × 1,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.50x = 1,466,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,521/660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.32

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