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Finding the Third Proportional to 597.50 and 947.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 597.50 and 947.75 is: 1,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.50 : 947.75 = 947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.50/947.75 = 947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.50x = 947.75 × 947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.50x = 898,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,230.06/597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.31

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