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Finding the Third Proportional to 371.50 and 684.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 371.50 and 684.50 is: 1,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.50 : 684.50 = 684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.50/684.50 = 684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.50x = 684.50 × 684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.50x = 468,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,540.25/371.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.21

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