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Finding the Third Proportional to 508 and 870.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 508 and 870.50 is: 1,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 870.50 = 870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/870.50 = 870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 870.50 × 870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 757,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,770.25/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.67

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