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Finding the Third Proportional to 238.75 and 428.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 238.75 and 428.75 is: 769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 428.75 = 428.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/428.75 = 428.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 428.75 × 428.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 183,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,826.56/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.95

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