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Finding the Third Proportional to 644.25 and 761.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 644.25 and 761.25 is: 899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.25 : 761.25 = 761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.25/761.25 = 761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.25x = 761.25 × 761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.25x = 579,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,501.56/644.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.50

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