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Finding the Third Proportional to 380 and 430.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 380 and 430.50 is: 487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 430.50 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/430.50 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 430.50 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 185,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,330.25/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.71

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