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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.75 and 460.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.75 and 460.50 is: 596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 460.50 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/460.50 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 460.50 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 212,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,060.25/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.09

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