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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 371.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 371.81 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 371.81 = 371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/371.81 = 371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 371.81 × 371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 138,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,244.54/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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