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Finding the Third Proportional to 372 and 481.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 372 and 481.50 is: 623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 481.50 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/481.50 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 481.50 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 231,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,842.25/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.23

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