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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.50 and 751.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.50 and 751.75 is: 1,325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 751.75 = 751.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/751.75 = 751.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 751.75 × 751.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 565,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,128.06/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.04

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