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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 455.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 455.06 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 455.06 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/455.06 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 455.06 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 207,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,081.88/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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