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Finding the Third Proportional to 361 and 476.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 361 and 476.25 is: 628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 476.25 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/476.25 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 476.25 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 226,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,814.06/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.29

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