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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.75 and 972.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.75 and 972.38 is: 2,620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 972.38 = 972.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/972.38 = 972.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 972.38 × 972.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 945,513.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,513.14/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.97

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