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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 409.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.75 and 409.50 is: 457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 409.50 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/409.50 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 409.50 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 167,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,690.25/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.23

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