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Finding the Third Proportional to 367 and 590.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 367 and 590.25 is: 949.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367 : 590.25 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367/590.25 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367x = 590.25 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367x = 348,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,395.06/367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.31

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