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Finding the Third Proportional to 297 and 504.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 297 and 504.50 is: 856.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 504.50 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/504.50 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 504.50 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 254,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,520.25/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.97

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