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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.13 and 473.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.13 and 473.63 is: 637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.13 : 473.63 = 473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.13/473.63 = 473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.13x = 473.63 × 473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.13x = 224,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,320.64/352.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.05

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