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Finding the Third Proportional to 372 and 727

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Solution

The third proportional to 372 and 727 is: 1,420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 727 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/727 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 727 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 528,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,529/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.78

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