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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.70 and 816.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.70 and 816.33 is: 1,847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 816.33 = 816.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/816.33 = 816.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 816.33 × 816.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 666,391.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,391.61/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.48

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