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Finding the Third Proportional to 580 and 847.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 580 and 847.50 is: 1,238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 847.50 = 847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/847.50 = 847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 847.50 × 847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 718,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,256.25/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.37

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