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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.97 and 526.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.97 and 526.08 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.97 : 526.08 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.97/526.08 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.97x = 526.08 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.97x = 276,758.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,758.19/361.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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