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Finding the Third Proportional to 369.88 and 643.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 369.88 and 643.57 is: 1,119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.88 : 643.57 = 643.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.88/643.57 = 643.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.88x = 643.57 × 643.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.88x = 414,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,182.75/369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.78

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