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Finding the Third Proportional to 296 and 550.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 296 and 550.50 is: 1,023.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 550.50 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/550.50 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 550.50 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 303,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,050.25/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.82

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