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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 414.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 414.19 is: 472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 414.19 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/414.19 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 414.19 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 171,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,551.29/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.59

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