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Finding the Third Proportional to 607.75 and 740.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 607.75 and 740.50 is: 902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.75 : 740.50 = 740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.75/740.50 = 740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.75x = 740.50 × 740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.75x = 548,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,340.25/607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.25

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