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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.25 and 488.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.25 and 488.75 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.25 : 488.75 = 488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.25/488.75 = 488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.25x = 488.75 × 488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.25x = 238,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,876.56/412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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