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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.50 and 655

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.50 and 655 is: 1,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.50 : 655 = 655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.50/655 = 655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.50x = 655 × 655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.50x = 429,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,025/368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.25

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