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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 365.45

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 365.45 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 365.45 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/365.45 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 365.45 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 133,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,553.13/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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