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Finding the Third Proportional to 318.94 and 364.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 318.94 and 364.50 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 364.50 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/364.50 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 364.50 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 132,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,860.25/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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