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Finding the Third Proportional to 295 and 455.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295 and 455.50 is: 703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 455.50 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/455.50 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 455.50 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 207,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,480.25/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.32

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