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Finding the Third Proportional to 366.75 and 390.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 366.75 and 390.75 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.75 : 390.75 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.75/390.75 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.75x = 390.75 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.75x = 152,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,685.56/366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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