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Finding the Third Proportional to 424.50 and 770.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 424.50 and 770.25 is: 1,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.50 : 770.25 = 770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.50/770.25 = 770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.50x = 770.25 × 770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.50x = 593,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,285.06/424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.61

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