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Finding the Third Proportional to 447.50 and 672.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 447.50 and 672.75 is: 1,011.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.50 : 672.75 = 672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.50/672.75 = 672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.50x = 672.75 × 672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.50x = 452,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,592.56/447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.38

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