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Finding the Third Proportional to 627.75 and 967.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 627.75 and 967.50 is: 1,491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 967.50 = 967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/967.50 = 967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 967.50 × 967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 936,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,056.25/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.13

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