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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 603.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 603.75 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 603.75 = 603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/603.75 = 603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 603.75 × 603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 364,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,514.06/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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