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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.25 and 416.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.25 and 416.75 is: 484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 416.75 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/416.75 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 416.75 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 173,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,680.56/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.80

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