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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.97 and 593.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.97 and 593.44 is: 949.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.97 : 593.44 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.97/593.44 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.97x = 593.44 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.97x = 352,168.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,168.07/370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.32

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