Finding the Third Proportional to 363.38 and 604.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 363.38 and 604.69 is: 1,006.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363.38 : 604.69 = 604.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363.38/604.69 = 604.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363.38x = 604.69 × 604.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363.38x = 365,646.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 365,646.97/363.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006.25
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