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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.63 and 493.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.63 and 493.50 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 493.50 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/493.50 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 493.50 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 243,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,542.25/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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