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Finding the Third Proportional to 650 and 962.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 650 and 962.50 is: 1,425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650 : 962.50 = 962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650/962.50 = 962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650x = 962.50 × 962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650x = 926,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,406.25/650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.24

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