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Finding the Third Proportional to 484 and 837.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 484 and 837.50 is: 1,449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 837.50 = 837.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/837.50 = 837.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 837.50 × 837.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 701,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,406.25/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.19

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