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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.50 and 691

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.50 and 691 is: 1,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.50 : 691 = 691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.50/691 = 691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.50x = 691 × 691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.50x = 477,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,481/449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.25

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