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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.50 and 710.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.50 and 710.63 is: 1,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 710.63 = 710.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/710.63 = 710.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 710.63 × 710.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 504,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,987.89/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.22

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