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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.50 and 559

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.50 and 559 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 559 = 559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/559 = 559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 559 × 559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 312,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,481/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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