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Finding the Third Proportional to 412 and 555.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 412 and 555.50 is: 748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412 : 555.50 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412/555.50 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412x = 555.50 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412x = 308,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,580.25/412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.98

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