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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.25 and 809.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.25 and 809.75 is: 1,496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 809.75 = 809.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/809.75 = 809.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 809.75 × 809.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 655,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,695.06/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.17

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