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Finding the Third Proportional to 664 and 1,027.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 664 and 1,027.50 is: 1,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 1,027.50 = 1,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/1,027.50 = 1,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 1,027.50 × 1,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 1,055,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,756.25/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.99

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