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Finding the Third Proportional to 366 and 638.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 366 and 638.25 is: 1,113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 638.25 = 638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/638.25 = 638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 638.25 × 638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 407,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,363.06/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.01

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