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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.50 and 707.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.50 and 707.25 is: 1,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 707.25 = 707.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/707.25 = 707.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 707.25 × 707.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 500,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,202.56/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.23

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