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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.25 and 496.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.25 and 496.50 is: 673.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 496.50 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/496.50 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 496.50 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 246,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,512.25/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.07

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