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Finding the Third Proportional to 439.50 and 620.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 439.50 and 620.75 is: 876.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 620.75 = 620.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/620.75 = 620.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 620.75 × 620.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 385,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,330.56/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.75

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