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Finding the Third Proportional to 591 and 697.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 591 and 697.50 is: 823.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591 : 697.50 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591/697.50 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591x = 697.50 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591x = 486,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,506.25/591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.19

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