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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 419.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 419.25 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 419.25 = 419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/419.25 = 419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 419.25 × 419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 175,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,770.56/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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