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Finding the Third Proportional to 405.50 and 550

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Solution

The third proportional to 405.50 and 550 is: 745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 550 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/550 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 550 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,500/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.99

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