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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 361.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 361.97 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 361.97 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/361.97 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 361.97 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 131,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,021.38/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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