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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.75 and 470.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.75 and 470.44 is: 613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 470.44 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/470.44 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 470.44 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 221,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,311.44/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.48

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