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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.50 and 467.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.50 and 467.75 is: 629.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 467.75 = 467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/467.75 = 467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 467.75 × 467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 218,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,790.06/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.61

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