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Finding the Third Proportional to 483.50 and 569

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Solution

The third proportional to 483.50 and 569 is: 669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.50 : 569 = 569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.50/569 = 569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.50x = 569 × 569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.50x = 323,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,761/483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.62

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