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Finding the Third Proportional to 592.50 and 897.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 592.50 and 897.25 is: 1,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.50 : 897.25 = 897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.50/897.25 = 897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.50x = 897.25 × 897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.50x = 805,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,057.56/592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.75

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