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Finding the Third Proportional to 368.44 and 723.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 368.44 and 723.38 is: 1,420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 723.38 = 723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/723.38 = 723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 723.38 × 723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 523,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,271.39/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.24

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