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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.75 and 613.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.75 and 613.50 is: 857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 613.50 = 613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/613.50 = 613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 613.50 × 613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 376,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,382.25/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.85

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