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Finding the Third Proportional to 517.50 and 957

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Solution

The third proportional to 517.50 and 957 is: 1,769.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.50 : 957 = 957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.50/957 = 957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.50x = 957 × 957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.50x = 915,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,849/517.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.76

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