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Finding the Third Proportional to 537.50 and 825.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 537.50 and 825.50 is: 1,267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.50 : 825.50 = 825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.50/825.50 = 825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.50x = 825.50 × 825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.50x = 681,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,450.25/537.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.81

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