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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.06 and 528.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.06 and 528.94 is: 760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 528.94 = 528.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/528.94 = 528.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 528.94 × 528.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 279,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,774.88/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.13

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