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Finding the Third Proportional to 410 and 584.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 410 and 584.50 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410 : 584.50 = 584.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410/584.50 = 584.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410x = 584.50 × 584.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410x = 341,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,640.25/410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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