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Finding the Third Proportional to 432 and 526.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 432 and 526.50 is: 641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 526.50 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/526.50 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 526.50 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 277,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,202.25/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.67

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