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Finding the Third Proportional to 371.25 and 598.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 371.25 and 598.25 is: 964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.25 : 598.25 = 598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.25/598.25 = 598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.25x = 598.25 × 598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.25x = 357,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,903.06/371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.05

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