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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.50 and 502.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.50 and 502.25 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 502.25 = 502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/502.25 = 502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 502.25 × 502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 252,255.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,255.06/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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