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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.75 and 617.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.75 and 617.75 is: 1,029.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.75 : 617.75 = 617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.75/617.75 = 617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.75x = 617.75 × 617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.75x = 381,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,615.06/370.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.31

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