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Finding the Third Proportional to 297 and 617.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 297 and 617.50 is: 1,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 617.50 = 617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/617.50 = 617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 617.50 × 617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 381,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,306.25/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.86

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