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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.75 and 465.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.75 and 465.50 is: 747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.75 : 465.50 = 465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.75/465.50 = 465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.75x = 465.50 × 465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.75x = 216,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,690.25/289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.85

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