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Finding the Third Proportional to 397.50 and 682.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 397.50 and 682.75 is: 1,172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.50 : 682.75 = 682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.50/682.75 = 682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.50x = 682.75 × 682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.50x = 466,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,147.56/397.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.70

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