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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.44 and 690.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.44 and 690.50 is: 1,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.44 : 690.50 = 690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.44/690.50 = 690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.44x = 690.50 × 690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.44x = 476,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,790.25/449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.86

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