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Finding the Third Proportional to 417 and 480.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 417 and 480.75 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417 : 480.75 = 480.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417/480.75 = 480.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417x = 480.75 × 480.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417x = 231,120.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,120.56/417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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