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Finding the Third Proportional to 913 and 1,387.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 913 and 1,387.50 is: 2,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913 : 1,387.50 = 1,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913/1,387.50 = 1,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913x = 1,387.50 × 1,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913x = 1,925,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,156.25/913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.60

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