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Finding the Third Proportional to 442.50 and 664.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 442.50 and 664.50 is: 997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 664.50 = 664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/664.50 = 664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 664.50 × 664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 441,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,560.25/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.88

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