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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 459

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 459 is: 580.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 459 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/459 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 459 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 210,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,681/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.39

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