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Finding the Third Proportional to 382 and 509.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 382 and 509.50 is: 679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 509.50 = 509.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/509.50 = 509.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 509.50 × 509.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 259,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,590.25/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.56

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