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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.50 and 703.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.50 and 703.50 is: 1,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 703.50 = 703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/703.50 = 703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 703.50 × 703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 494,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,912.25/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.42

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