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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.93 and 531.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.93 and 531.56 is: 765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 531.56 = 531.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/531.56 = 531.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 531.56 × 531.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 282,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,558.69/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.89

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