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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.09 and 581.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.09 and 581.63 is: 887.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 581.63 = 581.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/581.63 = 581.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 581.63 × 581.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 338,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,287.64/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.68

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