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Finding the Third Proportional to 400.50 and 614.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 400.50 and 614.50 is: 942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 614.50 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/614.50 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 614.50 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 377,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,610.25/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.85

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