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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.75 and 372.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.75 and 372.63 is: 576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 372.63 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/372.63 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 372.63 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 138,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,849.39/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.74

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