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Finding the Third Proportional to 806.50 and 1,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 806.50 and 1,597 is: 3,162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.50 : 1,597 = 1,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.50/1,597 = 1,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.50x = 1,597 × 1,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.50x = 2,550,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,409/806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.32

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