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Finding the Third Proportional to 587.50 and 1,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 587.50 and 1,187 is: 2,398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.50 : 1,187 = 1,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.50/1,187 = 1,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.50x = 1,187 × 1,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.50x = 1,408,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,969/587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.25

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