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Finding the Third Proportional to 448.75 and 673.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 448.75 and 673.75 is: 1,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.75 : 673.75 = 673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.75/673.75 = 673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.75x = 673.75 × 673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.75x = 453,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,939.06/448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.56

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