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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.75 and 703.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.75 and 703.50 is: 1,100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 703.50 = 703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/703.50 = 703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 703.50 × 703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 494,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,912.25/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.42

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