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Finding the Third Proportional to 423.50 and 647.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423.50 and 647.50 is: 989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 647.50 = 647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/647.50 = 647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 647.50 × 647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 419,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,256.25/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.98

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