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Finding the Third Proportional to 798 and 1,663.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 798 and 1,663.50 is: 3,467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,663.50 = 1,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,663.50 = 1,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,663.50 × 1,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 2,767,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,232.25/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.71

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