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Finding the Third Proportional to 368 and 727

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Solution

The third proportional to 368 and 727 is: 1,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 727 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/727 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 727 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 528,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,529/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.22

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