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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.50 and 758.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.50 and 758.63 is: 1,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.50 : 758.63 = 758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.50/758.63 = 758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.50x = 758.63 × 758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.50x = 575,511.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,511.89/361.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.01

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