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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 615.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 615.56 is: 1,049.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 615.56 = 615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/615.56 = 615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 615.56 × 615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 378,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,917.19/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.27

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