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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.75 and 505.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.75 and 505.50 is: 689.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 505.50 = 505.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/505.50 = 505.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 505.50 × 505.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 255,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,530.25/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.23

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