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Finding the Third Proportional to 347 and 482.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 347 and 482.25 is: 670.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 482.25 = 482.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/482.25 = 482.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 482.25 × 482.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 232,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,565.06/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.22

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