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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.75 and 411

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.75 and 411 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 411 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/411 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 411 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 168,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,921/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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