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Finding the Third Proportional to 749 and 970.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 749 and 970.50 is: 1,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 970.50 = 970.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/970.50 = 970.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 970.50 × 970.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 941,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,870.25/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.50

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