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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.50 and 550.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.50 and 550.25 is: 1,438.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 550.25 = 550.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/550.25 = 550.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 550.25 × 550.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 302,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,775.06/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.36

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