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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.88 and 558

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.88 and 558 is: 867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 558 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/558 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 558 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 311,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,364/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.61

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