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Finding the Third Proportional to 664 and 971.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 664 and 971.50 is: 1,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 971.50 = 971.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/971.50 = 971.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 971.50 × 971.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 943,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,812.25/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.40

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