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Finding the Third Proportional to 437 and 762.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437 and 762.50 is: 1,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437 : 762.50 = 762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437/762.50 = 762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437x = 762.50 × 762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437x = 581,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,406.25/437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.45

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