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Finding the Third Proportional to 331 and 797.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 331 and 797.50 is: 1,921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 797.50 = 797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/797.50 = 797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 797.50 × 797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 636,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,006.25/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.47

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