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Finding the Third Proportional to 363 and 597.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363 and 597.50 is: 983.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363 : 597.50 = 597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363/597.50 = 597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363x = 597.50 × 597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363x = 357,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,006.25/363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.49

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