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Finding the Third Proportional to 461.75 and 738.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 461.75 and 738.75 is: 1,181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.75 : 738.75 = 738.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.75/738.75 = 738.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.75x = 738.75 × 738.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.75x = 545,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,751.56/461.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.92

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