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Finding the Third Proportional to 490 and 550

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Solution

The third proportional to 490 and 550 is: 617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 550 = 550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/550 = 550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 550 × 550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 302,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,500/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.35

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