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Finding the Third Proportional to 416.25 and 565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 416.25 and 565.50 is: 768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.25 : 565.50 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.25/565.50 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.25x = 565.50 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.25x = 319,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,790.25/416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.26

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