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Finding the Third Proportional to 459.75 and 550.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 459.75 and 550.50 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.75 : 550.50 = 550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.75/550.50 = 550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.75x = 550.50 × 550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.75x = 303,050.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,050.25/459.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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