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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.13 and 628.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.13 and 628.50 is: 1,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.13 : 628.50 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.13/628.50 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.13x = 628.50 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.13x = 395,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,012.25/358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.00

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