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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 531.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 531.75 is: 778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 531.75 = 531.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/531.75 = 531.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 531.75 × 531.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 282,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,758.06/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.95

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