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Finding the Third Proportional to 587 and 627.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 587 and 627.50 is: 670.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 627.50 = 627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/627.50 = 627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 627.50 × 627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 393,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,756.25/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.79

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