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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 570.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 570.80 is: 902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 570.80 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/570.80 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 570.80 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 325,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,809.07/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.21

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