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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 653.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 653.25 is: 974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 653.25 = 653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/653.25 = 653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 653.25 × 653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 426,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,735.56/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.28

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