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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.50 and 507.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.50 and 507.50 is: 571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 507.50 = 507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/507.50 = 507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 507.50 × 507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 257,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,556.25/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.71

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