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Finding the Third Proportional to 362.39 and 679.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 362.39 and 679.64 is: 1,274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.39 : 679.64 = 679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.39/679.64 = 679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.39x = 679.64 × 679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.39x = 461,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,911.38/362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.62

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