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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.69 and 563.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.69 and 563.63 is: 856.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.69 : 563.63 = 563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.69/563.63 = 563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.69x = 563.63 × 563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.69x = 317,673.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,673.14/370.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.98

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