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Finding the Third Proportional to 350 and 464

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Solution

The third proportional to 350 and 464 is: 615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 464 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/464 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 464 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 215,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,296/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.13

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