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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.13 and 595.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.13 and 595.13 is: 964.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 595.13 = 595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/595.13 = 595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 595.13 × 595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 354,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,173.77/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.72

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