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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 461.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 461.50 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 461.50 = 461.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/461.50 = 461.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 461.50 × 461.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 212,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,982.25/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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