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Finding the Third Proportional to 642.50 and 974

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Solution

The third proportional to 642.50 and 974 is: 1,476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.50 : 974 = 974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.50/974 = 974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.50x = 974 × 974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.50x = 948,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,676/642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.54

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