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Finding the Third Proportional to 664 and 1,431.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 664 and 1,431.50 is: 3,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 1,431.50 = 1,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/1,431.50 = 1,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 1,431.50 × 1,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 2,049,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,192.25/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.13

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