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Finding the Third Proportional to 359.87 and 572.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 359.87 and 572.91 is: 912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 572.91 = 572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/572.91 = 572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 572.91 × 572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 328,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,229.12/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.07

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