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Finding the Third Proportional to 365.13 and 419.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 365.13 and 419.13 is: 481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.13 : 419.13 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.13/419.13 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.13x = 419.13 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.13x = 175,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,672.31/365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.12

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