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Finding the Third Proportional to 372 and 691.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 372 and 691.50 is: 1,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 691.50 = 691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/691.50 = 691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 691.50 × 691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 478,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,172.25/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.41

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