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Finding the Third Proportional to 331.69 and 475.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 331.69 and 475.97 is: 683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.69 : 475.97 = 475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.69/475.97 = 475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.69x = 475.97 × 475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.69x = 226,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,546.25/331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.01

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