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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.97 and 474.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.97 and 474.75 is: 622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 474.75 = 474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/474.75 = 474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 474.75 × 474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 225,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,387.56/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.67

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