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Finding the Third Proportional to 991.50 and 1,507.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 991.50 and 1,507.50 is: 2,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.50 : 1,507.50 = 1,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.50/1,507.50 = 1,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.50x = 1,507.50 × 1,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.50x = 2,272,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,556.25/991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.04

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