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Finding the Third Proportional to 436 and 630.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 436 and 630.50 is: 911.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 630.50 = 630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/630.50 = 630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 630.50 × 630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 397,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,530.25/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.77

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