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Finding the Third Proportional to 491 and 561.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 491 and 561.50 is: 642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491 : 561.50 = 561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491/561.50 = 561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491x = 561.50 × 561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491x = 315,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,282.25/491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.12

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