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Finding the Third Proportional to 414.13 and 474.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 414.13 and 474.88 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.13 : 474.88 = 474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.13/474.88 = 474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.13x = 474.88 × 474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.13x = 225,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,506.27/414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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