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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.50 and 419.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.50 and 419.75 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 419.75 = 419.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/419.75 = 419.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 419.75 × 419.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 176,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,190.06/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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