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Finding the Third Proportional to 237 and 415.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 237 and 415.50 is: 728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 415.50 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/415.50 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 415.50 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 172,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,640.25/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.44

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