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Finding the Third Proportional to 295 and 412.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 295 and 412.75 is: 577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 412.75 = 412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/412.75 = 412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 412.75 × 412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 170,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,362.56/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.50

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