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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.13 and 590.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.13 and 590.25 is: 948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 590.25 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/590.25 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 590.25 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 348,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,395.06/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.98

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