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Finding the Third Proportional to 362.75 and 413.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 362.75 and 413.75 is: 471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.75 : 413.75 = 413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.75/413.75 = 413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.75x = 413.75 × 413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.75x = 171,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,189.06/362.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.92

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