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Finding the Third Proportional to 425.50 and 757.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 425.50 and 757.75 is: 1,349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 757.75 = 757.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/757.75 = 757.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 757.75 × 757.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 574,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,185.06/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.44

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