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Finding the Third Proportional to 361 and 630

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Solution

The third proportional to 361 and 630 is: 1,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 630 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/630 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 630 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 396,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,900/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.45

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