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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.47 and 552.60

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.47 and 552.60 is: 847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.47 : 552.60 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.47/552.60 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.47x = 552.60 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.47x = 305,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,370.65/360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.16

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