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Finding the Third Proportional to 358 and 567.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 358 and 567.25 is: 898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 567.25 = 567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/567.25 = 567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 567.25 × 567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 321,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,772.56/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.81

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