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Finding the Third Proportional to 365.50 and 731

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Solution

The third proportional to 365.50 and 731 is: 1,462

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.50 : 731 = 731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.50/731 = 731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.50x = 731 × 731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.50x = 534,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,361/365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462

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