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Finding the Third Proportional to 353.63 and 472.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 353.63 and 472.50 is: 631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.63 : 472.50 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.63/472.50 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.63x = 472.50 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.63x = 223,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,256.25/353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.34

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