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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.50 and 1,486.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.50 and 1,486.50 is: 3,237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.50 : 1,486.50 = 1,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.50/1,486.50 = 1,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.50x = 1,486.50 × 1,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.50x = 2,209,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,682.25/682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.63

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