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Finding the Third Proportional to 237 and 427.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 237 and 427.75 is: 772.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 427.75 = 427.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/427.75 = 427.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 427.75 × 427.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 182,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,970.06/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.03

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