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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.38 and 647.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.38 and 647.94 is: 1,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.38 : 647.94 = 647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.38/647.94 = 647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.38x = 647.94 × 647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.38x = 419,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,823.00/363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.34

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