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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.50 and 572.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.50 and 572.38 is: 913.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 572.38 = 572.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/572.38 = 572.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 572.38 × 572.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 327,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,613.14/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.84

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