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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.13 and 411.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.13 and 411.19 is: 456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.13 : 411.19 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.13/411.19 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.13x = 411.19 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.13x = 169,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,075.16/370.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.81

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