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Finding the Third Proportional to 484.50 and 534.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 484.50 and 534.75 is: 590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 534.75 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/534.75 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 534.75 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 285,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,957.56/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.21

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