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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 1,223

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 1,223 is: 2,991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 1,223 = 1,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/1,223 = 1,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 1,223 × 1,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 1,495,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,729/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.46

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