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Finding the Third Proportional to 384.25 and 432.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 384.25 and 432.25 is: 486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.25 : 432.25 = 432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.25/432.25 = 432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.25x = 432.25 × 432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.25x = 186,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,840.06/384.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.25

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