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Finding the Third Proportional to 183.50 and 370.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 183.50 and 370.75 is: 749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 370.75 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/370.75 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 370.75 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 137,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,455.56/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.08

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