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Finding the Third Proportional to 364 and 950.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 364 and 950.50 is: 2,482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 950.50 = 950.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/950.50 = 950.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 950.50 × 950.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 903,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,450.25/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.01

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