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Finding the Third Proportional to 828.50 and 1,717

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Solution

The third proportional to 828.50 and 1,717 is: 3,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.50 : 1,717 = 1,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.50/1,717 = 1,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.50x = 1,717 × 1,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.50x = 2,948,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,089/828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.35

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