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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.08 and 581.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.08 and 581.48 is: 936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 581.48 = 581.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/581.48 = 581.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 581.48 × 581.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 338,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,124.08/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.43

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