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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.50 and 514

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.50 and 514 is: 599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 514 = 514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/514 = 514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 514 × 514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 264,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,196/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.76

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