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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 422.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 422.50 is: 734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 422.50 = 422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/422.50 = 422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 422.50 × 422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 178,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,506.25/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.59

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