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Finding the Third Proportional to 338 and 445.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 338 and 445.50 is: 587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 445.50 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/445.50 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 445.50 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 198,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,470.25/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.19

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