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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.94 and 600.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.94 and 600.56 is: 982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 600.56 = 600.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/600.56 = 600.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 600.56 × 600.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 360,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,675.32/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.93

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