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Finding the Third Proportional to 368 and 442.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368 and 442.50 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 442.50 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/442.50 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 442.50 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 195,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,806.25/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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