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Finding the Third Proportional to 855 and 1,651.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 855 and 1,651.50 is: 3,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,651.50 = 1,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,651.50 = 1,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,651.50 × 1,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 2,727,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,452.25/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.00

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