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Finding the Third Proportional to 803 and 1,612.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 803 and 1,612.50 is: 3,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803 : 1,612.50 = 1,612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803/1,612.50 = 1,612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803x = 1,612.50 × 1,612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803x = 2,600,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,156.25/803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.05

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