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Finding the Third Proportional to 371.63 and 575.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 371.63 and 575.25 is: 890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.63 : 575.25 = 575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.63/575.25 = 575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.63x = 575.25 × 575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.63x = 330,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,912.56/371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.45

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