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Finding the Third Proportional to 680.50 and 800.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 680.50 and 800.50 is: 941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.50 : 800.50 = 800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.50/800.50 = 800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.50x = 800.50 × 800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.50x = 640,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,800.25/680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.66

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