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Finding the Third Proportional to 445.22 and 507.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 445.22 and 507.94 is: 579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.22 : 507.94 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.22/507.94 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.22x = 507.94 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.22x = 258,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,000.50/445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.49

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