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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.75 and 580.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.75 and 580.25 is: 923.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.75 : 580.25 = 580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.75/580.25 = 580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.75x = 580.25 × 580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.75x = 336,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,690.06/364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.07

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