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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.61 and 763.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.61 and 763.45 is: 1,589.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.61 : 763.45 = 763.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.61/763.45 = 763.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.61x = 763.45 × 763.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.61x = 582,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,860.67/366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.87

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