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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.13 and 570.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.13 and 570.75 is: 884.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.13 : 570.75 = 570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.13/570.75 = 570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.13x = 570.75 × 570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.13x = 325,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,755.56/368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.90

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