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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 432.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 432.50 is: 769.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 432.50 = 432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/432.50 = 432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 432.50 × 432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 187,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,056.25/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.78

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