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Finding the Third Proportional to 436.50 and 599.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 436.50 and 599.75 is: 824.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.50 : 599.75 = 599.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.50/599.75 = 599.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.50x = 599.75 × 599.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.50x = 359,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,700.06/436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.06

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