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Finding the Third Proportional to 368 and 596.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368 and 596.50 is: 966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 596.50 = 596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/596.50 = 596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 596.50 × 596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 355,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,812.25/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.88

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