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Finding the Third Proportional to 400 and 463.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 400 and 463.50 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 463.50 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/463.50 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 463.50 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 214,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,832.25/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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