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Finding the Third Proportional to 438.50 and 663.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 438.50 and 663.50 is: 1,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 663.50 = 663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/663.50 = 663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 663.50 × 663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 440,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,232.25/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.95

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