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Finding the Third Proportional to 343.13 and 465.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 343.13 and 465.19 is: 630.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.13 : 465.19 = 465.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.13/465.19 = 465.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.13x = 465.19 × 465.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.13x = 216,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,399.41/343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.67

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