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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.50 and 770.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.50 and 770.06 is: 1,626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 770.06 = 770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/770.06 = 770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 770.06 × 770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 592,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,996.25/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.88

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