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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.53 and 767.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.53 and 767.06 is: 1,596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.53 : 767.06 = 767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.53/767.06 = 767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.53x = 767.06 × 767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.53x = 588,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,384.88/368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.57

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