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Finding the Third Proportional to 422 and 498.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 422 and 498.50 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 498.50 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/498.50 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 498.50 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 248,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,502.25/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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