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Finding the Third Proportional to 416 and 572.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 416 and 572.50 is: 787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 572.50 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/572.50 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 572.50 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 327,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,756.25/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.88

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