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Finding the Third Proportional to 500 and 709.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 500 and 709.50 is: 1,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 709.50 = 709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/709.50 = 709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 709.50 × 709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 503,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,390.25/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.78

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