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Finding the Third Proportional to 507.50 and 688.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 507.50 and 688.75 is: 934.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.50 : 688.75 = 688.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.50/688.75 = 688.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.50x = 688.75 × 688.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.50x = 474,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,376.56/507.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.73

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