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Finding the Third Proportional to 432 and 652.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 432 and 652.50 is: 985.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 652.50 = 652.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/652.50 = 652.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 652.50 × 652.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 425,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,756.25/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.55

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