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Finding the Third Proportional to 440.50 and 616

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Solution

The third proportional to 440.50 and 616 is: 861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 616 = 616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/616 = 616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 616 × 616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 379,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,456/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.42

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