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Finding the Third Proportional to 423 and 505.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 423 and 505.50 is: 604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 505.50 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/505.50 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 505.50 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 255,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,530.25/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.09

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