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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.94 and 575.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.94 and 575.53 is: 925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 575.53 = 575.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/575.53 = 575.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 575.53 × 575.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 331,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,236.22/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.40

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