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Finding the Third Proportional to 137.75 and 371.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 137.75 and 371.75 is: 1,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.75 : 371.75 = 371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.75/371.75 = 371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.75x = 371.75 × 371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.75x = 138,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,198.06/137.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.25

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