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Finding the Third Proportional to 637 and 922.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 637 and 922.50 is: 1,335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637 : 922.50 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637/922.50 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637x = 922.50 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637x = 851,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,006.25/637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.96

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