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Finding the Third Proportional to 364 and 475

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Solution

The third proportional to 364 and 475 is: 619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 475 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/475 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 475 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 225,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,625/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.85

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