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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.75 and 460.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.75 and 460.03 is: 596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 460.03 = 460.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/460.03 = 460.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 460.03 × 460.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 211,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,628.75/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.56

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