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Finding the Third Proportional to 432.50 and 547

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Solution

The third proportional to 432.50 and 547 is: 691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.50 : 547 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.50/547 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.50x = 547 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.50x = 299,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,209/432.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.81

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