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Finding the Third Proportional to 800.50 and 1,655

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Solution

The third proportional to 800.50 and 1,655 is: 3,421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.50 : 1,655 = 1,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.50/1,655 = 1,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.50x = 1,655 × 1,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.50x = 2,739,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,025/800.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.64

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