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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 563.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 563.63 is: 879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 563.63 = 563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/563.63 = 563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 563.63 × 563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 317,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,673.14/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.68

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