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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.30 and 627.12

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.30 and 627.12 is: 1,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 627.12 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/627.12 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 627.12 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 393,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,275.97/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.82

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