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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.50 and 905.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.50 and 905.25 is: 2,211.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.50 : 905.25 = 905.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.50/905.25 = 905.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.50x = 905.25 × 905.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.50x = 819,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,477.56/370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.82

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