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Finding the Third Proportional to 437 and 603.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 437 and 603.50 is: 833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437 : 603.50 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437/603.50 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437x = 603.50 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437x = 364,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,212.25/437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.44

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