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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.50 and 619.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.50 and 619.50 is: 1,137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 619.50 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/619.50 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 619.50 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 383,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,780.25/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.13

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