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Finding the Third Proportional to 381 and 431.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 381 and 431.25 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 431.25 = 431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/431.25 = 431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 431.25 × 431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 185,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,976.56/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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