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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 426.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.75 and 426.75 is: 496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 426.75 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/426.75 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 426.75 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 182,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,115.56/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.57

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