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Finding the Third Proportional to 445.75 and 792.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 445.75 and 792.50 is: 1,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.75 : 792.50 = 792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.75/792.50 = 792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.75x = 792.50 × 792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.75x = 628,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,056.25/445.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.99

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