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Finding the Third Proportional to 647.25 and 984.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 647.25 and 984.75 is: 1,498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.25 : 984.75 = 984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.25/984.75 = 984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.25x = 984.75 × 984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.25x = 969,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,732.56/647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.23

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