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Finding the Third Proportional to 242 and 425.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 242 and 425.50 is: 748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242 : 425.50 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242/425.50 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242x = 425.50 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242x = 181,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,050.25/242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.14

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