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Finding the Third Proportional to 743 and 962.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 743 and 962.50 is: 1,246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743 : 962.50 = 962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743/962.50 = 962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743x = 962.50 × 962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743x = 926,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,406.25/743
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.85

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