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Finding the Third Proportional to 629 and 912.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 629 and 912.50 is: 1,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629 : 912.50 = 912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629/912.50 = 912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629x = 912.50 × 912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629x = 832,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,656.25/629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.78

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