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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.87 and 382.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.87 and 382.03 is: 613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.87 : 382.03 = 382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.87/382.03 = 382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.87x = 382.03 × 382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.87x = 145,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,947.60/237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.56

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