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Finding the Third Proportional to 433 and 1,010.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 433 and 1,010.50 is: 2,358.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 1,010.50 = 1,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/1,010.50 = 1,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 1,010.50 × 1,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 1,021,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,110.25/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.22

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