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Finding the Third Proportional to 382.50 and 604.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 382.50 and 604.75 is: 956.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 604.75 = 604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/604.75 = 604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 604.75 × 604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 365,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,722.56/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.14

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