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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.34 and 680.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.34 and 680.91 is: 1,283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 680.91 = 680.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/680.91 = 680.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 680.91 × 680.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 463,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,633.32/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.11

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