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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.23 and 550.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.23 and 550.13 is: 833.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.23 : 550.13 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.23/550.13 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.23x = 550.13 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.23x = 302,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,637.52/363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.17

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