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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.75 and 466.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.75 and 466.69 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 466.69 = 466.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/466.69 = 466.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 466.69 × 466.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 217,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,797.22/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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