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Finding the Third Proportional to 484.50 and 530.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 484.50 and 530.25 is: 580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 530.25 = 530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/530.25 = 530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 530.25 × 530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 281,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,165.06/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.32

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