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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.75 and 632.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.75 and 632.50 is: 1,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.75 : 632.50 = 632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.75/632.50 = 632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.75x = 632.50 × 632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.75x = 400,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,056.25/232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.82

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