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Finding the Third Proportional to 465 and 712.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 465 and 712.50 is: 1,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 712.50 = 712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/712.50 = 712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 712.50 × 712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 507,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,656.25/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.73

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