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Finding the Third Proportional to 423.75 and 724.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423.75 and 724.50 is: 1,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 724.50 = 724.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/724.50 = 724.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 724.50 × 724.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 524,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,900.25/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.70

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