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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 1,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 1,225 is: 3,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 1,225 = 1,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/1,225 = 1,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 1,225 × 1,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 1,500,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,625/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.25

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