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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.38 and 552.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.38 and 552.94 is: 841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 552.94 = 552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/552.94 = 552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 552.94 × 552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 305,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,739.88/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.39

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