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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.30 and 529.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.30 and 529.66 is: 761.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 529.66 = 529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/529.66 = 529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 529.66 × 529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 280,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,544.02/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.73

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