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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.44 and 577.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.44 and 577.75 is: 926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.44 : 577.75 = 577.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.44/577.75 = 577.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.44x = 577.75 × 577.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.44x = 333,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,795.06/360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.08

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