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Finding the Third Proportional to 662.50 and 992.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 662.50 and 992.50 is: 1,486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.50 : 992.50 = 992.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.50/992.50 = 992.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.50x = 992.50 × 992.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.50x = 985,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,056.25/662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.88

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