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Finding the Third Proportional to 520.50 and 687

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Solution

The third proportional to 520.50 and 687 is: 906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 687 = 687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/687 = 687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 687 × 687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 471,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,969/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.76

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