Finding the Third Proportional to 617.50 and 982.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 617.50 and 982.50 is: 1,563.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
617.50 : 982.50 = 982.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
617.50/982.50 = 982.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
617.50x = 982.50 × 982.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
617.50x = 965,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 965,306.25/617.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,563.25
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