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Finding the Third Proportional to 408 and 565.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 408 and 565.50 is: 783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 565.50 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/565.50 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 565.50 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 319,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,790.25/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.80

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