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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.97 and 433.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.97 and 433.75 is: 771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.97 : 433.75 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.97/433.75 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.97x = 433.75 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.97x = 188,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,139.06/243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.16

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