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Finding the Third Proportional to 384.75 and 499.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 384.75 and 499.13 is: 647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 499.13 = 499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/499.13 = 499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 499.13 × 499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 249,125.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,125.77/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.50

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