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Finding the Third Proportional to 472.50 and 843.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 472.50 and 843.75 is: 1,506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 843.75 = 843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/843.75 = 843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 843.75 × 843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 711,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,914.06/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.70

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