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Finding the Third Proportional to 629.50 and 987.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 629.50 and 987.75 is: 1,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 987.75 = 987.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/987.75 = 987.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 987.75 × 987.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 975,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,650.06/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.88

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