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Finding the Third Proportional to 637.50 and 896.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 637.50 and 896.75 is: 1,261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.50 : 896.75 = 896.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.50/896.75 = 896.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.50x = 896.75 × 896.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.50x = 804,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,160.56/637.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.43

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