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Finding the Third Proportional to 361 and 551.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 361 and 551.75 is: 843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 551.75 = 551.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/551.75 = 551.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 551.75 × 551.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 304,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,428.06/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.29

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