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Finding the Third Proportional to 583.50 and 968.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 583.50 and 968.50 is: 1,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.50 : 968.50 = 968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.50/968.50 = 968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.50x = 968.50 × 968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.50x = 937,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,992.25/583.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.53

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