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Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 484

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Solution

The third proportional to 367 and 484 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 484 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/484 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 484 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 234,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,256/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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