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Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 564.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 367 and 564.50 is: 868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 564.50 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/564.50 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 564.50 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 318,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,660.25/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.28

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