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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.50 and 555.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.50 and 555.38 is: 832.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 555.38 = 555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/555.38 = 555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 555.38 × 555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 308,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,441.39/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.50

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