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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.50 and 795.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.50 and 795.75 is: 1,535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 795.75 = 795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/795.75 = 795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 795.75 × 795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 633,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,218.06/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.07

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