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Finding the Third Proportional to 717 and 999.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 717 and 999.50 is: 1,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 999.50 = 999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/999.50 = 999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 999.50 × 999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 999,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,000.25/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.31

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