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Finding the Third Proportional to 374 and 484.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 374 and 484.75 is: 628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 484.75 = 484.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/484.75 = 484.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 484.75 × 484.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 234,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,982.56/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.30

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