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Finding the Third Proportional to 375 and 499.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375 and 499.50 is: 665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375 : 499.50 = 499.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375/499.50 = 499.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375x = 499.50 × 499.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375x = 249,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,500.25/375
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.33

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