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Finding the Third Proportional to 356.81 and 414.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 356.81 and 414.19 is: 480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 414.19 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/414.19 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 414.19 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 171,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,551.29/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.79

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