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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.38 and 563.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.38 and 563.75 is: 874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 563.75 = 563.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/563.75 = 563.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 563.75 × 563.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 317,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,814.06/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.62

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