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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.13 and 414.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.13 and 414.38 is: 479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 414.38 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/414.38 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 414.38 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 171,706.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,706.64/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.46

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