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Finding the Third Proportional to 706 and 987.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 706 and 987.50 is: 1,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 987.50 = 987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/987.50 = 987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 987.50 × 987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 975,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,156.25/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.24

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