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Finding the Third Proportional to 479.25 and 742.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 479.25 and 742.50 is: 1,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.25 : 742.50 = 742.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.25/742.50 = 742.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.25x = 742.50 × 742.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.25x = 551,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,306.25/479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.35

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