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Finding the Third Proportional to 670.50 and 1,461.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 670.50 and 1,461.38 is: 3,185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.50 : 1,461.38 = 1,461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.50/1,461.38 = 1,461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.50x = 1,461.38 × 1,461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.50x = 2,135,616.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,616.89/670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.11

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