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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.75 and 562

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.75 and 562 is: 880.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.75 : 562 = 562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.75/562 = 562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.75x = 562 × 562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.75x = 315,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,844/358.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.40

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