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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 567.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 567.75 is: 892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 567.75 = 567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/567.75 = 567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 567.75 × 567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 322,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,340.06/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.60

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