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Finding the Third Proportional to 315.75 and 372.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 315.75 and 372.56 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.75 : 372.56 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.75/372.56 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.75x = 372.56 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.75x = 138,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,802.82/315.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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