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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.50 and 411.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.50 and 411.50 is: 483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 411.50 = 411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/411.50 = 411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 411.50 × 411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 169,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,332.25/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.12

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