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Finding the Third Proportional to 245 and 442.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 245 and 442.50 is: 799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 442.50 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/442.50 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 442.50 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 195,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,806.25/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.21

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