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Finding the Third Proportional to 526.75 and 987.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 526.75 and 987.50 is: 1,851.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.75 : 987.50 = 987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.75/987.50 = 987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.75x = 987.50 × 987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.75x = 975,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,156.25/526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.27

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