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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.50 and 480.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.50 and 480.75 is: 646.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 480.75 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/480.75 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 480.75 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 231,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,120.56/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.49

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