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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.84 and 368.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.84 and 368.86 is: 572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 368.86 = 368.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/368.86 = 368.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 368.86 × 368.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 136,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,057.24/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.04

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