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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.25 and 584.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.25 and 584.75 is: 941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.25 : 584.75 = 584.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.25/584.75 = 584.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.25x = 584.75 × 584.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.25x = 341,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,932.56/363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.31

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