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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.36 and 558.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.36 and 558.77 is: 856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.36 : 558.77 = 558.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.36/558.77 = 558.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.36x = 558.77 × 558.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.36x = 312,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,227.75/364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.92

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