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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.50 and 580.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.50 and 580.92 is: 925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 580.92 = 580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/580.92 = 580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 580.92 × 580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 337,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,470.22/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.84

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