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Finding the Third Proportional to 688 and 749.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 688 and 749.50 is: 816.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 749.50 = 749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/749.50 = 749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 749.50 × 749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 561,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,750.25/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.50

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