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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.13 and 562.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.13 and 562.69 is: 871.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.13 : 562.69 = 562.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.13/562.69 = 562.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.13x = 562.69 × 562.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.13x = 316,617.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,617.22/363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.92

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