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Finding the Third Proportional to 330 and 444.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 330 and 444.50 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 444.50 = 444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/444.50 = 444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 444.50 × 444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 197,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,580.25/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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