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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.13 and 760.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.13 and 760.31 is: 1,574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.13 : 760.31 = 760.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.13/760.31 = 760.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.13x = 760.31 × 760.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.13x = 578,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,075.10/367.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.60

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