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Finding the Third Proportional to 345.75 and 474.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 345.75 and 474.75 is: 651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.75 : 474.75 = 474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.75/474.75 = 474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.75x = 474.75 × 474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.75x = 225,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,387.56/345.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.88

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