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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.50 and 373.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.50 and 373.25 is: 586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 373.25 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/373.25 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 373.25 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 139,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,315.56/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.59

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