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Finding the Third Proportional to 294.75 and 438.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 294.75 and 438.75 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.75 : 438.75 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.75/438.75 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.75x = 438.75 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.75x = 192,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,501.56/294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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