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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.25 and 418.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.25 and 418.75 is: 606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 418.75 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/418.75 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 418.75 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 175,351.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,351.56/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.23

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