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Finding the Third Proportional to 597 and 757.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 597 and 757.50 is: 961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 757.50 = 757.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/757.50 = 757.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 757.50 × 757.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 573,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,806.25/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.15

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