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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.93 and 606.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.93 and 606.55 is: 817.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 606.55 = 606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/606.55 = 606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 606.55 × 606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 367,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,903.85/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.69

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