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Finding the Third Proportional to 430.75 and 599.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 430.75 and 599.50 is: 834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 599.50 = 599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/599.50 = 599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 599.50 × 599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 359,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,400.25/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.36

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