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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.50 and 663.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.50 and 663.50 is: 979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.50 : 663.50 = 663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.50/663.50 = 663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.50x = 663.50 × 663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.50x = 440,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,232.25/449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.38

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