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Finding the Third Proportional to 325 and 445.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325 and 445.75 is: 611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 445.75 = 445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/445.75 = 445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 445.75 × 445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 198,693.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,693.06/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.36

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