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Finding the Third Proportional to 463.88 and 610.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 463.88 and 610.50 is: 803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 610.50 = 610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/610.50 = 610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 610.50 × 610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 372,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,710.25/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.47

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