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Finding the Third Proportional to 370.88 and 557.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 370.88 and 557.44 is: 837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.88 : 557.44 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.88/557.44 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.88x = 557.44 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.88x = 310,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,736.57/370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.85

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