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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.50 and 688.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.50 and 688.88 is: 1,072.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 688.88 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/688.88 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 688.88 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 474,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,548.77/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.43

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