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Finding the Third Proportional to 586.50 and 982.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 586.50 and 982.50 is: 1,645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.50 : 982.50 = 982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.50/982.50 = 982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.50x = 982.50 × 982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.50x = 965,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,306.25/586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.88

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