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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.16 and 583.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.16 and 583.75 is: 930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 583.75 = 583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/583.75 = 583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 583.75 × 583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 340,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,764.06/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.65

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