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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.75 and 448.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.75 and 448.50 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 448.50 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/448.50 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 448.50 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 201,152.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,152.25/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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