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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.88 and 569.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.88 and 569.25 is: 902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.88 : 569.25 = 569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.88/569.25 = 569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.88x = 569.25 × 569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.88x = 324,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,045.56/358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.95

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