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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.75 and 558.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.75 and 558.75 is: 711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 558.75 = 558.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/558.75 = 558.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 558.75 × 558.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 312,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,201.56/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.57

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