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Finding the Third Proportional to 446 and 794.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 446 and 794.50 is: 1,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446 : 794.50 = 794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446/794.50 = 794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446x = 794.50 × 794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446x = 631,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,230.25/446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.31

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