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Finding the Third Proportional to 647.50 and 862.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 647.50 and 862.75 is: 1,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.50 : 862.75 = 862.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.50/862.75 = 862.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.50x = 862.75 × 862.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.50x = 744,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,337.56/647.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.56

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