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Finding the Third Proportional to 353 and 476.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 353 and 476.50 is: 643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 476.50 = 476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/476.50 = 476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 476.50 × 476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 227,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,052.25/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.21

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