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Finding the Third Proportional to 332 and 464.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 332 and 464.38 is: 649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 464.38 = 464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/464.38 = 464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 464.38 × 464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 215,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,644.14/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.53

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