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Finding the Third Proportional to 673 and 974.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 673 and 974.50 is: 1,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673 : 974.50 = 974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673/974.50 = 974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673x = 974.50 × 974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673x = 949,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,650.25/673
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.07

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