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Finding the Third Proportional to 444 and 757.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 444 and 757.50 is: 1,292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444 : 757.50 = 757.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444/757.50 = 757.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444x = 757.50 × 757.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444x = 573,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,806.25/444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.36

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