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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.25 and 439.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.25 and 439.75 is: 594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 439.75 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/439.75 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 439.75 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 193,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,380.06/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.56

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