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Finding the Third Proportional to 382.50 and 602.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 382.50 and 602.25 is: 948.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 602.25 = 602.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/602.25 = 602.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 602.25 × 602.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 362,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,705.06/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.25

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