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Finding the Third Proportional to 438 and 475.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438 and 475.50 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438 : 475.50 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438/475.50 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438x = 475.50 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438x = 226,100.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,100.25/438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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