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Finding the Third Proportional to 368 and 754.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 368 and 754.50 is: 1,546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 754.50 = 754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/754.50 = 754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 754.50 × 754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 569,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,270.25/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.93

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