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Finding the Third Proportional to 369.09 and 767.60

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Solution

The third proportional to 369.09 and 767.60 is: 1,596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.09 : 767.60 = 767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.09/767.60 = 767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.09x = 767.60 × 767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.09x = 589,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,212.16/369.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.40

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