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Finding the Third Proportional to 487 and 915.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 487 and 915.50 is: 1,721.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487 : 915.50 = 915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487/915.50 = 915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487x = 915.50 × 915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487x = 838,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,140.25/487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.03

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