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Finding the Third Proportional to 412.50 and 457

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Solution

The third proportional to 412.50 and 457 is: 506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.50 : 457 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.50/457 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.50x = 457 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.50x = 208,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,849/412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.30

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