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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 600.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 600.19 is: 997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 600.19 = 600.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/600.19 = 600.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 600.19 × 600.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 360,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,225.04/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.51

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