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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.30 and 740.39

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.30 and 740.39 is: 1,488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 740.39 = 740.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/740.39 = 740.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 740.39 × 740.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 548,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,178.28/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.41

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