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Finding the Third Proportional to 432 and 550

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Solution

The third proportional to 432 and 550 is: 700.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 550 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/550 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 550 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,500/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.23

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