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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.38 and 372

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.38 and 372 is: 568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.38 : 372 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.38/372 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.38x = 372 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.38x = 138,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,384/243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.60

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