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Finding the Third Proportional to 363.75 and 517.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363.75 and 517.50 is: 736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 517.50 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/517.50 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 517.50 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 267,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,806.25/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.24

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