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Finding the Third Proportional to 332.81 and 468.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 332.81 and 468.19 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 468.19 = 468.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/468.19 = 468.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 468.19 × 468.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 219,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,199.54/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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