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Finding the Third Proportional to 380.50 and 476.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 380.50 and 476.25 is: 596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 476.25 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/476.25 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 476.25 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 226,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,814.06/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.09

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