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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.50 and 593.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.50 and 593.75 is: 959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 593.75 = 593.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/593.75 = 593.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 593.75 × 593.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 352,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,539.06/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.29

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