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Finding the Third Proportional to 454 and 650.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 454 and 650.50 is: 932.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 650.50 = 650.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/650.50 = 650.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 650.50 × 650.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 423,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,150.25/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.05

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