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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.38 and 528.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.38 and 528.13 is: 767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 528.13 = 528.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/528.13 = 528.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 528.13 × 528.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 278,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,916.02/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.57

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