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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.44 and 464.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.44 and 464.91 is: 616.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.44 : 464.91 = 464.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.44/464.91 = 464.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.44x = 464.91 × 464.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.44x = 216,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,137.82/350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.77

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