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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.94 and 560.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.94 and 560.88 is: 862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.94 : 560.88 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.94/560.88 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.94x = 560.88 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.94x = 314,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,580.77/364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.01

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