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Finding the Third Proportional to 367.75 and 505.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 367.75 and 505.75 is: 695.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 505.75 = 505.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/505.75 = 505.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 505.75 × 505.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 255,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,783.06/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.54

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