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Finding the Third Proportional to 238 and 427.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 238 and 427.25 is: 766.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 427.25 = 427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/427.25 = 427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 427.25 × 427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 182,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,542.56/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.99

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