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Finding the Third Proportional to 488.75 and 757.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 488.75 and 757.25 is: 1,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.75 : 757.25 = 757.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.75/757.25 = 757.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.75x = 757.25 × 757.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.75x = 573,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,427.56/488.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.25

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