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Finding the Third Proportional to 332.75 and 481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 332.75 and 481.50 is: 696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.75 : 481.50 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.75/481.50 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.75x = 481.50 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.75x = 231,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,842.25/332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.75

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