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Finding the Third Proportional to 296 and 458.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 296 and 458.50 is: 710.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 458.50 = 458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/458.50 = 458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 458.50 × 458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 210,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,222.25/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.21

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