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Finding the Third Proportional to 432 and 725

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Solution

The third proportional to 432 and 725 is: 1,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 725 = 725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/725 = 725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 725 × 725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,625/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.72

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