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Finding the Third Proportional to 442 and 542.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 442 and 542.50 is: 665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 542.50 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/542.50 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 542.50 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 294,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,306.25/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.85

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