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Finding the Third Proportional to 359.63 and 466.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 359.63 and 466.13 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.63 : 466.13 = 466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.63/466.13 = 466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.63x = 466.13 × 466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.63x = 217,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,272.52/359.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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