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Finding the Third Proportional to 505.50 and 570

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Solution

The third proportional to 505.50 and 570 is: 642.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 570 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/570 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 570 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 324,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,900/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.73

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