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Finding the Third Proportional to 242.50 and 437

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Solution

The third proportional to 242.50 and 437 is: 787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.50 : 437 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.50/437 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.50x = 437 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.50x = 190,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,969/242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.50

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