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Finding the Third Proportional to 466.25 and 745.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 466.25 and 745.50 is: 1,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 745.50 = 745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/745.50 = 745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 745.50 × 745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 555,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,770.25/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.00

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