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Finding the Third Proportional to 872.50 and 1,323

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Solution

The third proportional to 872.50 and 1,323 is: 2,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.50 : 1,323 = 1,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.50/1,323 = 1,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.50x = 1,323 × 1,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.50x = 1,750,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,329/872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.11

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