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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.50 and 422

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.50 and 422 is: 483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 422 = 422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/422 = 422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 422 × 422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 178,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,084/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.27

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