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Finding the Third Proportional to 401.50 and 449

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Solution

The third proportional to 401.50 and 449 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.50 : 449 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.50/449 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.50x = 449 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.50x = 201,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,601/401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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