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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.75 and 872.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.75 and 872.50 is: 1,659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 872.50 = 872.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/872.50 = 872.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 872.50 × 872.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 761,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,256.25/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.41

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