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Finding the Third Proportional to 332 and 469.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 332 and 469.25 is: 663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 469.25 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/469.25 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 469.25 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 220,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,195.56/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.24

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