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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.03 and 460.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.03 and 460.13 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.03 : 460.13 = 460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.03/460.13 = 460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.03x = 460.13 × 460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.03x = 211,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,715.02/358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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