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Finding the Third Proportional to 787.50 and 1,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 787.50 and 1,587 is: 3,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,587 = 1,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,587 = 1,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,587 × 1,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 2,518,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,569/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.18

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