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Finding the Third Proportional to 350 and 377.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 350 and 377.50 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 377.50 = 377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/377.50 = 377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 377.50 × 377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 142,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,506.25/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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