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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.56 and 519.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.56 and 519.47 is: 742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.56 : 519.47 = 519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.56/519.47 = 519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.56x = 519.47 × 519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.56x = 269,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,847.78/363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.23

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