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Finding the Third Proportional to 285.50 and 451.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 285.50 and 451.25 is: 713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 451.25 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/451.25 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 451.25 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 203,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,626.56/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.23

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