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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.13 and 704.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.13 and 704.25 is: 1,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 704.25 = 704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/704.25 = 704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 704.25 × 704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 495,968.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,968.06/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.40

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