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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.38 and 371.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.38 and 371.75 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.38 : 371.75 = 371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.38/371.75 = 371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.38x = 371.75 × 371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.38x = 138,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,198.06/240.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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