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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.50 and 635.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.50 and 635.50 is: 1,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.50 : 635.50 = 635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.50/635.50 = 635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.50x = 635.50 × 635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.50x = 403,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,860.25/360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.28

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