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Finding the Third Proportional to 446.13 and 504.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 446.13 and 504.35 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 504.35 = 504.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/504.35 = 504.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 504.35 × 504.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 254,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,370.50/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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