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Finding the Third Proportional to 365 and 580

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Solution

The third proportional to 365 and 580 is: 921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 580 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/580 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 580 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 336,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,400/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.64

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