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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 678.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 678.25 is: 1,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 678.25 = 678.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/678.25 = 678.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 678.25 × 678.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 460,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,023.06/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.28

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