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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 463

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 463 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 463 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/463 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 463 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 214,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,369/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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