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Finding the Third Proportional to 680.50 and 1,505

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Solution

The third proportional to 680.50 and 1,505 is: 3,328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.50 : 1,505 = 1,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.50/1,505 = 1,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.50x = 1,505 × 1,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.50x = 2,265,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,025/680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.47

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