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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.88 and 664.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.88 and 664.88 is: 1,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 664.88 = 664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/664.88 = 664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 664.88 × 664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 442,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,058.77/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.65

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