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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.50 and 877

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.50 and 877 is: 1,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.50 : 877 = 877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.50/877 = 877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.50x = 877 × 877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.50x = 769,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,129/467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.20

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