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Finding the Third Proportional to 289 and 419.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289 and 419.50 is: 608.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289 : 419.50 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289/419.50 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289x = 419.50 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289x = 175,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,980.25/289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.93

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