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Finding the Third Proportional to 975 and 1,462.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 975 and 1,462.50 is: 2,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975 : 1,462.50 = 1,462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975/1,462.50 = 1,462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975x = 1,462.50 × 1,462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975x = 2,138,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,906.25/975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.75

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