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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.50 and 482.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.50 and 482.75 is: 635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 482.75 = 482.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/482.75 = 482.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 482.75 × 482.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 233,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,047.56/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.87

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